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dumbbell one arm shoulder press

dumbbell one arm shoulder press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand at shoulder level, palm facing forward.

Step 2

Press the dumbbell upward until your arm is fully extended overhead.

Step 3

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

tricepsupper back

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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